Using QR Codes in the Classroom

Recently in my Power Tools class, we had to choose two technology resources that are useful to teachers. One my of resources that I reviewed and critiqued is QR codes. QR codes are kind of like barcodes, but when scanned they lead to different types of information. This includes, websites, text, images, audio, video, addresses, and map addresses. They can be scanned from iPod, iPhone, Android phone, and iPad using a variety of apps. They can also be created. I created a unique QR code for each one of my classmates to demonstrate how QR codes work. I created them using the site http://goqr.me.

To see all the uses that QR codes can have for teachers in the classroom, view my prezi HERE

Using Technology In the Classroom

One of the most talked about classes for my graduate program has been power tools. Now that I finally get to take it this summer, I am appreciating everything that I'm learning. Power tools focuses on technology and how to implement it in the classroom. We use Curtis Bonk's book, The World Is Wide Open and we recently had a live web chat with him. I have learned so many technological resources that I can't wait to put to use in my own classroom in the future. Check out my YouTube video on cyber bullying below made from doom.animate.com. North Carolina is one of the few states that has bullying and cyber bullying laws that protect students, parents, and teachers.

I hope to share more resources and eventually a list of resources as I continue to learn. Thanks for reading my blog.